Norges Bank has launched a consultation on a consolidated operating schedule for its NBO settlement system and revised exception handling arrangements to support the European Union’s transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle. The consultation covers the proposed operating times and the framework for managing disruptions or other exceptions. The new standard NBO closing time of 6 p.m. is fixed and is not part of the consultation. Norges Bank expects to publish the final operating schedule and exception handling framework in December 2026.
Norges Bank consults on T+1 operating schedule and exception handling for NBO
Norges Bank is consulting on a T+1 operating schedule and revised exception handling arrangements for its NBO settlement system. The standard 6 p.m. closing time is not under consultation, and the final framework is expected in December 2026.